In another example of the progress the Arizona State football program has made under coach Kenny Dillingham, the team was listed among the 12 programs in college football with the most potential NFL draft picks.
Quarterback Sam Leavitt and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson aren’t the only prospects on the team.
There are other players on offense, including four offensive lineman and running back Kanye Udoh, who are getting looks at the NFL level. On defense, eight players are being considered as possible picks.
The total ranks Arizona State in tier 3 of ESPN’s Jordan Reid’s teams NFL scouts are keeping a close eye on.
Overall, Reid is predicting the Sun Devils will have 10 players drafted in 2026 and one first rounder in Tyson.
The Sun Devils again have a well-constructed roster full of draft prospects after their surprising Big 12 title in 2024. Tyson is their highest-rated prospect, as the 6-foot-2, 200 pound receiver is viewed as a potential first-round pick. He broke out as a redshirt sophomore, finishing with 75 catches for 1,101 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Tyson is a diverse route runner that plays with physicality throughout his patterns.
LSU and Texas Tech joined ASU in the third tier.
Ohio State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Oregon, Penn State and Clemson were listed in the tiers above ASU.
That is pretty good company to keep if you want to become a premier program in college football.
Which ASU players have a chance to be picked in 2026 NFL Draft?
Here are all the ASU players listed with NFL draft grades, according to Reid:
WR Jordyn Tyson
QB Sam Leavitt
RB Kanye Udoh
T Max Iheanachor
G Kyle Scott
G Ben Coleman
T Josh Atkins
DT C.J. Fite
EDGE Clayton Smith
EDGE Prince Dorbah
LB Keyshaun Elliott
LB Jordan Crook
CB Keith Abney II
S Xavion Alford
S Myles Rowser